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The History of Valentine's Day, and Why We Celebrate
Valentine’s Day may be associated with romance, but the history of the holiday isn’t exactly lovey-dovey. Here are the facts ...
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The True Origin of Valentine’s Day Isn't All Flowers and Chocolates
Everyone loves a good love story, but the true history of Valentine's Day is a bit different from the romanticized version recognized today. While February 14 is widely celebrated with sweet Valentine ...
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Unmasking Cupid: The History, Myths, And Fun Facts of Valentine's Day
Who is Cupid and why does he get to decide who falls in love? Explore the Roman rituals of Valentine’s Day and the mythology ...
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Here's a brief history of Valentine's Day
History shows that its roots come from the ... integrate the Lupercalia Festival with St. Valentine's Day. Saint Valentine was a third-century Roman saint, commemorated in Western Christianity ...
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History Happenings: Valentine’s Day
“Mr. and Mrs. J.G. Edmonds of 603 Fourth Avenue East gave a Valentine party to a number of the Business college students and ...
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Why Is Cupid the Symbol of Valentine’s Day?
We’re sharing the fascinating history of the Valentine’s Day Cupid, his mythological origins and how he became forever tied to love and romance. Plus, we spoke with Dr. Catherine Connors ...
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Earnest or playful, that Valentine's card has a history
The boom in commercial Valentine’s Day cards in the mid-1800s was a reflection of changing courtship patterns, says Elizabeth White Nelson, associate professor of history at University of Nevada ...
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The True Origin of Valentine’s Day Isn't All Flowers and Chocolates
As you probably know, the day is named after St. Valentine—but our story starts long before he came along. According to both The New York Times and History.com, the holiday's origin might stem ...